Tom talks with Neil Kristianson — the CEO of The Contractor Fight. They discuss the beginning and growth of The Contractor Fight, favorite moments and lessons learned, The Fight's purpose and unique qualities, as well as behind-the-scenes information about what The Contractor Fight does and how they help contractors be more successful.   Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Introduction [02:01] - The story of how Tom and Neil met and started a business [08:13] - Evolution of Tom and Neil's business relationship [14:54] - Building team unity in a dispersed environment [17:54] - Finding purpose through coaching [21:29] - What makes The Fight different [23:44] - The Fight's purpose [27:16] - The secret sauce behind The Fight's success [30:02] - Leadership lesson for business owners [33:03] - Tom and Neil's vision for the long-term future of The Fight [36:02] - Celebrating all those tied to The Fight  [40:39] - The best way to persist is to keep showing up   Resources:   == STRONG LEADER LIVE: Are you joining us in Florida for Strong Leader Live? Check out our new payment plans! Register today: https://thecontractorfight.com/strong   ? Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap    == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground    == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook    == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/    == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber  Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig    == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review!  Apple Podcasts   Spotify